The Kurzweil Forte SE brings your performance to the next level with astonishing sound quality dependability and user-friendly features. With 2GB of astonishing sounds heaps of editing features and hands on control the 88 key Forte SE is a next generation stage piano. 2GB of Sounds The Forte SE features the new High Definition Japanese Grand (optimised especially for the SE) and German D Grand featuring “KSR” – Kurzweil String Resonance. Also included are a wide selection of tailored sounds from the acclaimed Forte (EP Clav Celeste Crotales Harpsichord) as well as PC3 Series and KORE 64 expansions – all handcrafted to deliver unprecedented expressiveness with an obsessive attention to detail. Flash-Play powers the Forte SE with 2 GB of on-board sample content with zero-loading time loads of powerful DSP and ultrafast performance. Every sound within the Forte SE is perfectly matched to its 88-note fully-weighted Italian hammer-action keyboard with aftertouch. Deep Editing The Forte SE grants full access to Kurzweils legendary Variable Architecture Synthesis Technology directly from the front panel. With 32-layers per program each offering its own signal path and a host of modular DSP tools the Forte SE offers a wealth of sound creation and modification that is truly immense. Award-winning Reverbs Delays Choruses Flangers Phasers Distortions Rotary Amplifiers Compressors and more are available and all fully editable from the user-interface. Dial it in with the Master EQ section featuring Bass Treble a sweepable Midrange and on/off switch. Using your Mac/PC or iPad get deeper into editing your Forte SEs Programs Multis and Effects. Step Sequencer Activate up to 8 independent Arps (1 per program 8 per Multi) and discover the new Step Sequencer environment. 9 Sliders 11 Switches 2 Wheels 2 Switch Pedal Inputs (which support 2 half-damper pedals for pianos or up to 4 switch pedals) 1 Continuous Control Pedal Input and Aftertouch are at hand for intuitive control. (1 sustain/switch pedal is included). Intuitive Control Pitch/Modulation wheels along with dedicated -/+ Transpose and sound Variation controls are conveniently located right on the front panel. The Forte SE features easy Category and Program/Multi selection plus save your own preset for each Category. Access your favourite sounds with one button press conveniently located right below the Forte SEs display. Specifications Keyboard: 88 note fully-weighted hammer-action with velocity and aftertouch sensitive keys (Fatar TP/100LR) Display: 240×64 pixel monochrome LCD with front-panel contrast adjust Polyphony: 128 Voice Polyphony dynamically allocated Multitimbral: 16 parts (one per MIDI channel) Quick Split/Layer: Easy access with adjustable relative volume (up to 8 zones) Factory Programs: 256 (w/ space for future updates) User Programs: 1024 Factory Multis: 100 – featuring up to 8 independent zones (w/ space for future updates) User Multis: 1024 General MIDI No Master EQ Section: Front-panel 3-band EQ with sweepable mid and on/off switch Effects: Hundreds of complex effect chains incorporated into programs featuring our award winning effects – reverbs delays chorus flange phaser EQs distortions rotary speaker simulators compressors and more. ⋅16 total FX units Controllers: 1 pitch wheel 1 modulation wheel 9 front panel sliders 9 switches (assignable/zone mutes/KB3 control) 1 variation switch 1 Arp switch 2 transpose switches *2 switch pedal inputs (1 switch/sustain pedal is included) 1 continuous control pedal inputs monopressure (aftertouch) (*supports dual switch and half-damper for pianos / dual & half-damper pedals sold separately) Arpeggiators: 1-per Program 8-per Multi Analog Outputs: Two 1/4″ balanced TRS analog (24-bit DACs) +21dBu maximum output 50Ω balanced source impedance Audio Inputs: One stereo 1/8″ back-panel input for connecting your favourite MP3 player or other audio source for accompaniment playback Headphones: 1 back-panel 1/4″ headphone output 130mW into 32 ohm headphones MIDI: In Out USB: Two USB ports (one A port / one B port) Complete MIDI functionality over USB User program/multi file transfer to/from PC/Mac/Flash Drive Operating System updates from PC/Mac/Flash Drive Software Editors: External editors for Mac OS X Windows PC and iOS devices (coming soon) FREE OS Updates: OS updates over USB and/or Flash Drive Included Accessories: Power cable Switch pedal USB cable (4) self adhesive feet Height: (5.2″) (13.2cm) Depth: (15.2″) (38.6cm) Length: (48.9″) (124.2cm) Weight: (40.8 lb.) (18.5 kg) Power: Internal Power Supply free voltage 100-265VAC 50/60Hz 10W max